EULAR PARE Representation Committee
The EULAR PARE Committee gathers representatives of rheumatic and musculoskeletal user groups around Europe to work together towards improving the quality of life for people in Europe living with these conditions, with the vision to empower and help them lead full and independent lives.
The national member organisations of EULAR PARE (people with arthritis/rheumatism across Europe) work together via the EULAR PARE Committee. Each member country is represented with one delegate in the committee. The committee meets annually on the occasion of the EULAR European Congress of Rheumatology to review progress and plan future activities. Throughout the year, liaison persons are appointed by the organisations to ensure a smooth communication flow.
The primary aims of EULAR PARE are to:
- develop strong networks of effective, user-led organisations of people with RMDs.
- ensure the voice of people with RMDs is heard and has influence among decision makers within Europe.
- create powerful alliances that will make a difference to the lives of people with RMDs.
The EULAR PARE Community
To achieve this, the committee organises a range of high-quality activities and programmes. See more
Values and principles
- PARE's activities are governed by a number of values and principles
Read more - Get to know the EULAR PARE Committee in full perspective (PDF)
With one voice
People with rheumatic diseases deserve to be heard, with one single and powerful voice! Read more
PARE Board Terms of Engagement
Terms of Engagement for the Board of the EULAR PARE Committee (PARE Board)
PARE Board
Elsa Mateus, Chair of the EULAR PARE Committee, Portugal
Dieter Wiek, Vice President, representing PARE, Germany
Souzi Makri, Chair-elect of EULAR PARE Committee, Cyprus
Tanita Wilhelmer, Young PARE, Austria
Jeanette Andersen, Denmark
Boryana Boteva, Bulgaria
Kristijonas Mazuras, Lithuania
Polina Pchelnikova, Russia
Katy Antonopoulou, Greece
Role of liaison persons
Related information
The EULAR PARE Community
The EULAR PARE Committee organises a range of high-quality activities and programmes for its community.
EULAR PARE Study Groups
EULAR study groups are established networks in their respective fields and play an active part in the research and treatment of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.
EULAR Task forces
EULAR Task Forces bring experts in rheumatology fields together to share expertise and facilitate best practice exchange and ongoing medical development. Discover the fields of EULAR Task Forces and join today.
